DVSA Motorway Rules and Smart Motorways 2

Question 1

What do variable speed limits on a smart motorway indicate?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory speed limits that are legally enforceable

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Advisory speeds you may exceed if safe

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Minimum speeds you must maintain

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Suggested speeds for fuel efficiency

Question 2

What is the national speed limit on a motorway for a car not towing a trailer?

Accepted Answer

70 mph

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60 mph

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80 mph

Answer

There is no set limit

Question 3

When should you use the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway?

Accepted Answer

When travelling at any speed, unless overtaking

Answer

Only when joining or leaving the motorway

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Only when driving below 50 mph

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When carrying heavy loads

Question 4

You see amber flashing lights on a motorway gantry with no speed limit displayed. What do they mean?

Accepted Answer

There is a hazard ahead — adjust your speed accordingly

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The motorway is about to close

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There is no restriction

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A contraflow system is operating

Question 5

What is 'lane hogging' on a motorway?

Accepted Answer

Driving in the middle or right-hand lane when the left lane is clear

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Driving too slowly in the left lane

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Changing lanes too frequently

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Driving on the hard shoulder

Question 6

On a smart motorway, what does a speed limit sign inside a red circle on a gantry mean compared to one without a red circle?

Accepted Answer

Red circle means mandatory and enforceable, no circle means advisory

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Red circle means advisory only, no circle means mandatory

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Both are mandatory

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Neither is enforceable